Jimbodacious 0 #1 Posted March 28, 2016 I just purchased a 96 312-8. Great shape, all the repair papers. When I start in 1st, no problem. 2nd and 3rd increasingly grab harder even at half throttle. There is about half pedal travel before there some engagement. I appreciate any help. Also, what is a good website for replacement parts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #2 Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Sounds to me like it has the wrong kind of belt on it. It should have a wrapped belt..... one that is wrapped in cloth with no exposed rubber. Look on the belt for a part number. If it's a number like L587 or B87 it wont work. A number like 6984 will work. Post a closeup of the belt along with the number. Edited March 28, 2016 by N3PUY 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatboy 565 #3 Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Check your drive belt,, wheel horse belts a covered in fabric ,,and are designed to grab progressively ,,once the fabric wears off the belt and it is down to the rubber it will grab like that,,, so i would say you just need to change your drive belt no big deal.. Take side cover off and foot rest and there is a Tensioner pully just have someone step on clutch pull old belt off and put new one on easy pezzy, oh yea and take the guard off pto pully just 2 pins,,and you can get a OEM TORO replacment belt on amazon for like 20 bucks , i had one laying around here just sold it last week..the part number is gonna be 7473... Edited March 28, 2016 by Phatboy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbodacious 0 #4 Posted March 28, 2016 Where can I find the original belt p/n's for my mower so I know what to refer back to.Thanks for quick responses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,643 #5 Posted March 28, 2016 You can find the numbers in the parts manual available for free download from our vast library of manuals in the MANUALS section of this forum. However as stated in the post right above your last one, the part number is 7473. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,107 #6 Posted March 29, 2016 Two model numbers for the 1996 312-8 73362 73363 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
